Keyboard
The Keyboard is a unique feature of the H-EQ which lets you choose frequencies by
clicking on notes.
Until now, all EQs have been frequency-based, making them easier to
use for engineers who are used to manipulating frequencies, but less for musicians who
are accustomed to dealing with notes. For example, many people know that A4 = 440
Hz; putting this information to practice and building on it while mixing is considerably
more complex.
This is where the power of the Keyboard comes into play; you can now
move comfortably in both musical and engineering terms.
Let’s take a look at a couple of examples:
o
You are a musician, and you hear a low E1 that’s somewhat out of control
coming from the bass guitar. Simply select the LF frequency control, click on E1
on the Keyboard, and the band frequency will snap to 41 Hz = E1. Or, you can
grab the blue note (LF marker) on the Keyboard and sweep it down to E1.
o
You are an engineer, and your client (producer or musician) says that when the
sampled violins hit F6 it becomes harsh and painful. To turn down the offending
notes, select the HMF frequency, click F6 (1397 Hz) on the Keyboard, and
presto.
You can also create narrow notches that correspond to specific musical keys, and
automate them to produce interesting resonant effects. The Keyboard opens up a new
world of creative and experimental EQ possibilities.
Waves H-EQ
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